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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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